Toprecommended route
San Daniele del Friuli is an ideal place for bike rides among the hills and castles with stops at various tasting points of the renowned raw ham.
Route
The cycle touring route develops among the hills, suitable for families with children 10 years and older who are well trained. It starts from San Daniele del Friuli and cycles towards Comerzo, crossing the Tagliamento River. It follows the FVG6 cycle path between Cornino and Pinzano, where the river is crossed again on a spectacular bridge. Then it climbs towards Monte di Ragogna up to San Giacomo, reaching the village of Pignano di Sopra. A detour to Lake Ragogna is recommended, perfect for a picnic.
The route is part of the Sustainability & Health project of the University of Udine
Caloric consumption kcal 1400
Endorphins produced pmol/L 80
Economic savings €28
Reduced CO2 production Kg 4.1
For more information: Sportland FVG
Food & Wine
Excellence is the San Daniele DOP ham, raw and delicate, and the smoked trout called the Queen of San Daniele.
RECOMMENDED DISHES: Tasting of San Daniele ham or risotto with smoked trout
After the Cimano bridge, a detour to Lake Cornino and the nature reserve hosting a breeding colony of griffon vultures is worthwhile.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Circular route with various ups and downs on an asphalt road open to vehicle traffic but not busy.
The route runs at the foot of the hill of San Daniele. We recommend climbing the hill to visit the historic center to see the frescoed Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and the Guarneriana Library from 1466.
San Daniele del Friuli is reachable by TPL FVG bus service (bike transport service is not provided).
Highway A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio
Exit Udine Sud - Stay on ring road towards Tarvisio
Exit and follow signs for San Daniele del Friuli
Near the hospital of San Daniele del Friuli.
The loop is found in the following maps:
- Map "Cycling along the Tagliamento River" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco.
- Map "Cycling on the Pedemontana Cycle Path" published by PromoTurismoFVG in collaboration with Casa Editrice Tabacco.
Both maps are sold at PromoTurismoFVG Infopoints for €2.
FREE maps of the area are available at the Udine infopoint (Piazza I Maggio).
Helmet and a water supply are recommended, especially in the warmer months.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
